Table 2 The mesh result of FEM.

From: Finite element analysis and clinical study of chest wall reconstruction using carbon fiber artificial rib

 

Mesh method

Mesh size/mm

Mesh number

Nodes

Artificial bone

Tetrahedrons

5

27,517

13,122

Single artificial rib

Hex-dominant

2

11,168

14,003

Reconstruction rib

Hex-dominant

2

14,289

15,444

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